The Miracle of Tepayac

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Posted by usmcvega
18 years ago
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Description

The back of the painting has other types of seals with the date which it was made.

 
Category Art Deco and Art Nouveau
Medium Painted on Particle Board
Distinguishing marks Walter D Richards
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item 20"L X 18" H
Date Period December 25, 1948
Weight 1Lb
History Old friend gave it to me at an Estate Sale.
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Price Paid (If known) 0
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startreksmiley 🌱 Newbie 17 years ago

Hi, I googled Steinbeck and mircle of tepayac and found he had a story in Collier's magazine in Dec 25,1948 issue.(The Mircle of Tepayac) I also wonder if the artist is Walter Dubois Richards he did lithographs and also was an illustrator. I hope this helps.

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